Biomarker Assay Scientist (Transcriptomics)

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Scientist or post-Doc to join a leading Biopharmaceutical company that specialises in early-stage therapeutic development for neurological and immunological diseases.

As a Scientist you will join the Biomarker Assay Sciences group which is positioned within the Early Clinical Development & Translational Science (ECD&TS) department that completes research from target identification through to clinical studies.

As a subject matter expert, you will outsource clinical transcriptomics activities from a planning and technical perspective, spending around 60% of your time in the office. You will complete data analysis, quality control, data interpretation & reporting of pre-clinical and early-stage projects. Additionally, you will maintain an up to date knowledge of new and emerging technologies in the Biomarker & Transcriptomics fields. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of biomarker assays in the laboratory across the wider ECD & TS department.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A PhD in a related subject and industrial experience/post-Doc and or BSc/MSc and significant relevant experience


• Extensive experience in Molecular Biology methods including RNA extraction, qPCR, primer and probe design & associated analysis


• Excellent organisational and attention to detail skills


• Experience working in pharmaceutical drug discovery and/or with a contract research organisation is highly advantageous

In return, you will join a forward-thinking and innovative company that prioritises personal growth alongside technical excellence.

Apply now!

Key words: Biomarker, Transcriptomics, Biomarker Assay, Drug discovery, therapeutics, pharmaceutical, Pre-clinkcal, Early-stage, Scientist, Senior Scientist, PhD, Molecular Biology, RNA-Seq, qPCR, rtPCR, CRO, human tissue, GCP, Slough, London, Oxford, Reding, Windlesham, VRS8709DT.

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